OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Fortgens (1921a): Taliabu

Page number: 105

wonge

•  distinguished guardian spirit, who is venerated the most; protector of the village tribe.voornaamste beschermgeest, die het meest vereerd wordt; dorpsgeslacht-beschermer.

Etymology: Ternate